Events

Friday, May 24, 2013

Man commits suicide in car with chemical mechanism

At approximately 9:55 AM on
05-24-2013, the 9-1-1 Dispatch Center in Fife received a phone call regarding a
suspicious vehicle in a parking lot at the 2500 62nd Ave East.

The RP stated that upon
inspection of the vehicle, there was found to be an unresponsive male inside
with a note taped to the window stating Do Not Open, Hydrogen Sulfide – Call
9-1-1.

Police responded and
immediately cordoned off the area. Tacoma Fife Department and Tacoma’s hazmat
team arrived and with a unified command, gained entry into the vehicle.
Fire personnel determined the subject was deceased.

The potential area of
exposure was contained and minimal. The area is blocked off by police but
outside the contained area is safe. 62nd Ave East is currently
closed with Police and Fire activity.

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